O/T: Santana Trade

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Posted By: Brian

As a Yankee fan, I am glad for 2 things, Santana is out of the American League, and Boston didn't him. Although I think there is a plus side to getting a pitcher like Johan, I would have to say that betting the farm, literally, and negotiating a long term deal with a 30+ pitcher is a tough nut to swallow. Granted, he is a great pitcher, but he eats a lot of innings, and even the best pitchers at some point come up against health issues. I think the mets are paying for 6 years, but in reality will get 4.5 out of him.

On a side note, Melky Cabrera is going to have a break out year this year. Because of the decaying state of the current outfielders, I think he is going to be the one to watch this year. The pitching will be interesting, I will admit, I don't think that the young trio will be the end-game solution to the Yanks pitching woes, but I do think the movement toward youth, is a move in the right direction.

One more side note, Morgan Ensberg is a brilliant pickup. He has a healthy shoulder and is heads above the rest of the "competition" at first base.